Pirelli CINTURA/TO P7 - Test Results

Test Statistics

27

Tests Completed

5th

Average Position

1st

Best Result

11th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Pirelli Cinturato P7 delivers a balanced touring bias with standouts in dry braking and subjective comfort/handling, plus occasionally excellent aquaplaning resistance. It has multiple podiums and historic test wins (notably 2010-2014), and still shows flashes of top-tier wet and dry capability in recent SUV testing. However, performance has become more variable in newer tests, with mediocre to weak wet handling/aquaplaning in some sizes, elevated noise in places, and notably poor wear in at least one ADAC SUV test. Value can be a drawback due to high purchase price in certain markets.
Overall, the pattern indicates a comfort-efficient touring tire with solid wet safety when conditions suit, but inconsistency across sizes/years and some clear trade-offs in wear, noise, and off-road traction for SUV applications.

Performance Strengths

Dry Performance Strong
• 1st place dry braking (34.6 m) in 2023 AutoBild SUV 225/65 R17
• 2nd place dry handling (+0.6%) in 2023 AutoBild SUV
• Top-3 overall finishes including 1/16 in 2010 ADAC 225/45 R17 and 2/16 in 2014 Auto Review 205/55 R16
Wet Performance Moderate
• 3rd place wet braking (+4.6%) and 3rd wet handling (+1.3%) in 2023 AutoBild SUV
• 2nd place wet braking (+0.3%) in 2019 AMS SUV 215/55 R17
• 3rd place wet braking in 2019 Auto Zeitung 235/45 R18
Aquaplaning Resistance Moderate
• 1st place straight aquaplaning in 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV 215/50 R18
• Top-4 straight/curved aquaplaning results in 2023 AutoBild SUV (4th straight, 3rd curved)
Comfort and Subjective Handling Strong
• 1st place subjective dry handling and comfort in 2019 AMS SUV
• 2nd place subjective comfort in 2020 Teknikens Värld 225/50 R17
Efficiency (Rolling Resistance/Eco) Moderate
• Winner 2010 Auto Bild Eco Tire Test
• Top-4 rolling resistance in 2019 AMS SUV (+6.6% from best)
Awards/Podiums History Moderate
• 1/16 overall in 2010 European Summer Tire Test (ADAC/TCS/AMTC)
• 3/12 overall in 2020 ADAC SUV; 4/10 in 2020 Teknikens; 4/10 in 2019 Auto Zeitung

Performance Weaknesses

Wear/Longevity Strong
• High wear flagged in 2020 ADAC SUV (position 11/12, 35,000 km; noted as drawback)
• Historical eco focus does not consistently translate to strong wear results
Noise Moderate
• Last place noise (74.5 dB, 11/11) in 2019 AMS SUV
• 9/12 noise in 2023 AutoBild SUV (+4.2% from best)
Wet Handling Variability Moderate
• 14/16 wet handling and 14/16 straight aquaplaning in 2018 Test World 225/45 R17
• 8/10 wet braking (+9.6%) in 2020 Teknikens Värld 225/50 R17
Price/Value Moderate
• 10/12 price in 2023 AutoBild SUV (+96.7% from best)
• Mid-pack to high pricing noted in 2019 Auto Zeitung (price 5/10, +75.5% from best)
Off-Road Traction (SUV-specific) Strong
• 12/12 gravel traction and 12/12 mud traction in 2023 AutoBild SUV
• Bottom-third sand/grass traction (9/12 and 10/12) in 2023 AutoBild SUV
Recent Competitiveness Drift Moderate
• 6/8 overall in 2024 Auto Express 225/45 R17
• 9/9 overall in 2019 ACE 205/55 R16 and 11/16 in 2018 Test World 225/45 R17

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2024 Auto Express Summer Tire Test

2024
Winner: Vredestein Ultrac

Summary The Pirelli Cinturato P7 (P7C2) delivered a mixed performance across various tests. Its standout features were excellent fuel efficiency, topping the rolling resistance test, and strong ...